Impact of Exercise Timing on Blood Sugar Control in Overweight Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Elucidating the Interplay Between Circadian Rhythm and Physical Exercise on Metabolism in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes and Overweight

Not applicable Interventional Karolinska Institutet · NCT05277532

This study is testing whether doing high intensity workouts in the morning or afternoon helps people with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
SponsorKarolinska Institutet Academic / other
Locations1 site (Stockholm)
Trial IDNCT05277532 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project investigates how the timing of high intensity interval training (HIIT) affects glucose control and muscle metabolism in overweight individuals with type 1 diabetes. The study will compare the effects of morning versus afternoon HIIT sessions on blood glucose levels, utilizing continuous glucose monitoring for precise measurements. A total of 50 participants, including 25 with type 1 diabetes and 25 healthy controls, will undergo a randomized cross-over design to assess the metabolic responses to exercise at different times of the day.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include overweight individuals with a BMI between 25-30, either diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or healthy.

Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular disease, significant hypertension, or other serious health conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing exercise regimens for better glucose management in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: While the interplay of circadian rhythms and exercise is a relatively novel area, previous studies have shown promising results with HIIT in managing diabetes, suggesting potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* BMI 25-30
* type 1 diabetes or healthy subjects

Exclusion Criteria:

* nicotine usage,
* cardiovascular disease (CVD),
* blood pressure \>160/95,
* pregnancy,
* treatment with other pharmaceutical drugs than insulin, stable dose of thyroid hormone, statins, and antihypertensive drugs (excluding beta blockers).

Additional exclusion criteria for diabetes subjects:

* diabetes duration less than 6 months,
* proliferative or severe non-proliferative retinopathy,
* chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<60 ml/min,

Where this trial is running

Stockholm

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Type 1 DiabetesOverweighthigh intensity interval trainingmetabolomics
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